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49 Gifts For The Most Practical Person You Know

The gift that keeps on giving is the one where your loved one tells you about how much they love using it, whether it's a "rest in grease" spoon rest or a scary strong coffee.

What a year! The holidays are finally here! And while we’re doing our best to make sure the products we feature will arrive in time, shipping times are especially tricky this year, so we suggest shopping as early as you can.

Stock and shipping times can vary depending on where you live, which product you purchase, and more. So order earlier than you think you need to and be sure to double-check the retailers’ websites for shipping information to ensure that your gift will arrive in time for when you need it. 

1. A bidet attachment — it could be just the thing for folks who use SO MUCH TOILET PAPER you can't believe.

bidet attachment on a toilet

2. A reinforced umbrella for making skies look blue, even when they're gray.

black umbrella with blue sky print on the inside when you open it

3. A rechargeable lighter for the candle fiend who also can't get enough gadgets (two things can be the truth at once!). Lighter fluid? I don't know her.

4. And a candle wick trimmer to keep that luxury candle in tip-top shape to make it last.

rose gold wick trimmer used on a candle

5. A set of LED lightsaber chopsticks they'll find every kind of excuse to use. Time to order sushi again!

6. A Baby Yoda dishwasher magnet to keep the fam on the same page as to if that plate was licked clean or washed clean... very important!

dirty side of the magnet with Baby Yoda eating a frog, clean side of Baby Yoda drinking soup

7. An odor-neutralizing candle that'll be better than ANY OTHER candles for folks who live in multiple pet households. Or non-pet people who just like to cook smelly food!

8. And Poo-Pourri — it can APPEAR like a gag gift but will turn out to be the most useful thing in a bathroom (aside from toilet paper and indoor plumbing). Did someone say "stocking stuffer?"

bottle of the product in a toilet with branches of lavender

9. A MakeupEraser cloth to help them take off a full face without using tons of disposable cloths or ruining their nice washcloths. I should know, I swear by these things!

person with half face bare thanks to MakeupEraser and other half of face with makeup

10. A tangle-taming brush any parent with a kid full of hair will love you for gifting because it'll turn the post-bath chore into something possibly even pleasant?!?! (But adults will appreciate it for themselves, too!) And in case you're wondering, reviewers with 4C hair love it!

the brush

11. A tactical writing pen with a point that can break glass or serve as a weapon against an attacker if they need it to. This takes the pen being a sword to a whole other level. Hopefully they'll use it for writing considerably more often than breaking glass.

12. An iced tea tumbler so they'll serve up the tea *and* drink it while they're going on about their day. *And* it's dishwasher-safe!

the tea tumbler shown with a tea bag or loose leaf

13. A pair of vegan Dr. Martens boots that'll be a bit easier to break in than leather ones (at least according to my sources). Oh, and they go with everything. EVERYTHING. So they can basically wear them forever and always. Maybe except to the beach.

14. Phonesoap, a gadget you've seen on Shark Tank that'll charge their phone *and* sanitize it at the same time. It also works for any item you can fit inside, like reading glasses!

the phonesoap open with a phone in it

15. A budget monthly tracker that'll work in their Google sheets in case they like to keep it digital, are trying to be better about paying attention to where every (digital) penny goes.

colorful budget monthly tracker

16. A wood polish and conditioner to leave them with *such* impressive results, that I threw in not one, but TWO before and after pics to show you what it can handle. You're welcome. Even the laziest DIYer will love this.

17. A *waterproof* diaper bag that'll look like a regular ole (but v stylish!) backpack any expecting or existing parents will appreciate. You may have to buy this for all the adults without kids in your fam too. There are worse things!

18. A *buzzy* electric toothbrush – it won't break the bank and their dentist will be very glad you bought it for them. I have one for travel and adore it.

the toothbrush, parts

19. And a water flosser for anyone who has braces, crowns, or who just really hates flossing but is tired of being on the receiving end of their dentist's wrath.

water flosser with tank on a bathroom sink

20. A memory-foam cushion for anyone whose rear could use a real treat. So, arguably, everyone.

the cushion on a computer chair

21. A cleaning pen to *gently* revive the look of their jewels. This is an amazing cheap but useful gift for any newly engaged person rocking a rock.

reviewer pic of dirty ring, then bright gleaming ring thanks to the cleaner

22. Italian stemless wineglasses that actually won't break. Really. I've seen 'em in action. Which is good because remember when you broke one of their wineglasses last time you were over? Yup.

the stemless wine glasses on a dinner table

23. A brown sugar saver disguised as an adorable terra-cotta bear that baking fiends *might* be sad they didn't know was a thing 'til now.

the bear beside a jar of brown sugar

24. Suede mocs with toasty sherpa lining they can shuffle around in indoors but have an outdoor sole for tasks like taking on the trash and running to the grocery store.

the shoe

25. Blue-light-blocking glasses that'll help lessen eye strain for someone who looks at a computer screen all day... and then scrolls through Instagram for an hour before bed every night. (It me!) They won't need a prescription to wear 'em but they *will* have to tell passersby where they got 'em. The public deserves to know!

26. A Ninja blender people who adore smoothies and other blended concoctions swear by... and they will too!

pouring a smoothie out of the blender opening in the top

27. A S'well 2-in-1 food bowl built to keep food cold or hot for longer (like their fave water bottle) in a stylish lil' package that'll turn them into the envy of the packed lunch crew at work.

28. A 20-inch snow thrower for doing the difficult job of clearing a pathway because maybe you won't be in town the next time they get a couple feet. (Pssst, this would make a great group gift!)

29. Gorgeous measuring cups to not only look lovely in Insta flat lays, but that will also come in handy with their hook-able handles, and etched measurements that won't fade in the wash.

gold tone measuring cups with engraved sizes on them

30. A luxe-looking blanket they can use to protect their couch from the dog, or just snuggle up in for some serious winter hibernation!

31. Stone drink coasters that'll be so pretty, guests will barely register that they're *even more* practical because they're absorbent!

tabletop with flowers and the marbelized looking stone coasters

32. A fleece-lined flannel shirt because eventually at some point during the holidays they'll have to peel themselves from the couch where they're hunkered down underneath a fleece blanket. This'll help ease that upsetting development.

red, black buffalo plaid long sleeve button down shirt

33. A collapsible laundry tote anyone who lugs their dirty duds to the laundromat or up and down stairs is sure to greatly appreciate.

person pulling stuff from the laundry tote to put in a washer in a laundromat

34. Blueland laundry starter set with a cute tin to tote along the laundry tabs... so much easier than carrying a jug of goo to wherever they do their laundry.

the tablet tin with the bag of tablets on a laundry line

35. And wool dryer balls that'll be a wonderful effective alternative to fabric softener sheets or liquid that can cause some serious buildup on machines.

the wool dryer bars on a blanket

36. A kid-size Dyson vacuum that'll ACTUALLY suck up things. OK it won't work as well as the full-fledged adult version but talk about a practical addition to the toy arsenal.

37. A barista-approved cold brew maker — it could help them cut down on their Starbucks habit. So really, win-win.

the cold brew maker

38. Death Wish Coffee (yep, that's the name!) anyone who loudly and proudly talks about how they can never get enough coffee will be intrigued by and adore.

hand holding up the coffee bag with a skull and cross bones design on the bag

39. Or if they're a lil' less extreme, a coffee subscription delivered right to their door so they can stay deliciously caffeinated as the universe intended.

person opening the shipment of coffee

40. Dishwasher-safe spoon rests for the chef who's tired of waiting on the wash cycle for a novelty spoon rest to be ready for saucy messes once again.

three coloful spoonrests

41. A kitchen scale with measurement conversions any baker or meal prepper extraordinaire will find themselves using on the reg.

scale with measurement conversions on it

42. A 3-in-1 plant moisture meter to help them better care of their plant babies, whether they're a plant newbie or a seasoned pro.

the meter in a potted plant

43. A nail and cuticle oil anyone who's tough on their hands or just routinely gets gel manis (give those poor bbs a break!) will appreciate and come to swear by.

reviewer's before, after of using the cuticle oil

44. An 8-quart, 11-in-1 Instant Pot that (drum roll) AIR FRIES too! This'll replace so many appliances in the kitchen — it also pressure cooks, sautés, steams, slow cooks, sous vides, warms, roasts, bakes, broils, *and* dehydrates with minimal effort, since the settings are right there on the control panel for you. Did I mention it's very user-friendly?!

Silver and black instant pot with control panel next to a cooked chicken

45. Slow-cooker liners could be the perfect companion gift for the IP. Or be a total lifesaver for anyone who uses the appliance on the reg.

slow cooker with two liners splitting up the container space to two types of dips

46. A water filtration straw that'll lighten their water load on remote camping or hiking trips. OR just be the best thing any prepper gets for the holidays.

person drinking out of dirty looking stream through the lifestraw

47. A spinning makeup organizer that'll help clear their vanity and keep them organized. (But really, it's mostly for your sake.)

spinning makeup organizer

48. Incredibly resilient socks because ones with an avocado print are great and all but they'll probably appreciate some with with a lifetime guarantee considerably more.

49. And an Amazon gift card to buy the toilet paper they're too embarrassed to put on their wish list.

amazon card

Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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